In the construction industry, nothing is done without a signed contract in place. Most construction companies are contractors, which means they only do work that is outlined in a contract. As a job owner, you have several options on what type of contract to offer to get your construction project done. The most common type…
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry has a specific set of rules regarding the continuing education of contractors. It’s normal for contractors from Minnesota and contractors from outside the state that want to do business in Minnesota to have questions about continuing education. To help out, we offer some answers to the frequently asked…
Michigan builders know that an important part of being a builder is keeping up with the latest trends, laws and improvements in the field. Continuing education is an important part of licensing renewal, and finding a way to take contractor classes at a convenient time makes it simpler since Michigan contractors must renew their licenses…
As Oregon contractors know, continuing education is required in order to renew a license. Knowing what the educational requirements are and an easy way to complete them is important to avoid having a license expire. Following are some common questions raised by Oregon contractors and how to complete contractor school requirements more easily. What Are…
Florida is a popular state for contractors because the weather allows for year round work, and there is usually work for contractors to do in large parts of the state. Some of the tourist areas of Florida are constantly remodeling or adding to their developed grounds, and there are always new condos and other residential…
The rules for contractors from state to state vary in a variety of ways, and people interested in becoming contractors will always have questions. The commonwealth of Massachusetts has its own set of licensing and continuing education rules for contractors, and those rules are broken down by the various construction disciplines. In some instances, Massachusetts…
If you walk around your property at the concrete features such as your walkways or porch, you may notice a few cracks in the concrete. Your first inclination may be to just let the crack be, but that may not be the best choice. It is possible to repair many of the cracks you see…
In April 2015, the Star Tribute in Minnesota reported that strong construction hiring for the month helped to bring the unemployment figures down to record low levels. The construction industry in Minnesota hired 6,600 new workers that month and helped to lower the Minnesota unemployment rate down to 3.7 percent. Overall for the month, the…
On April 1, 2016, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its summary of job activity for March 2016 and the numbers for the construction industry are very promising. Construction added 37,000 jobs in March 2016, and Engineering News-Record indicates that the overall unemployment rate for construction has dropped from 9.5 percent in March 2015 to…
Interior and exterior doors serve different purposes, but the installation methods used for both types of doors have many similarities. When you add a door to any room, you are opening up a lot of possibilities for accessibility and décor. Some people get lulled into a false sense of security when it comes to installing…